A halfcentury into the conflict between Israel and Palestine Israels Occupation at Fifty brings together eminent political leaders scholars and activists for a wideranging at times contentious and remarkably fruitful discussion of the regions fate.A simple observation that ought to astonish more than it does the IsraelPalestine conflict continues. A century on from the Balfour Declaration 50 years since the fateful war of 1967 and a full decade into the brutal siege of Gaza Israels occupation is more entrenched than ever while Palestinian selfdetermination has never been so remote. This is a record that should inspire intellectual humility as well as political urgency a readiness to acknowledge that on myriad questions bearing on the prospects for resolving the conflict compelling arguments can be advanced from multiple sides.This book brings together an unprecedented wealth of expertiseencompassing political leaders preeminent scholars and dedicated activists from Israel Palestine and abroadin direct critical exchange on the issues at the heart of the worlds most intractable war. Has Israels vast settlement enterprise made a Palestinian state impossible Can the Palestinian leadership end the occupation Is Israels rule in the Palestinian territories a form of apartheid What role must the United States play in securing a just peace In a series of compelling illuminating and at times noholdsbarred debates leading authorities tackle these and other problems exposing myths challenging preconceptions and providing a more sober and informed basis for political action.